Bill March Pennsylvania Strength and Power HoF inductee 2022

 

William “Bill” March

By Strength and Power Hall of Fame 

Bill began lifting in the 1950’s in York Pa. Bill won several state and regional meets during his career. Bill was an Olympian, Pan American Champion, 2X World Championships team member, and a 5X Senior National Champion. Bill set a world record in the Press, set several national records, and was Mr. Universe in 1965. In 1966 Bill had a tryout with the Baltimore Colts football team and came very close to making the team.

 

1^st 198lb class 1961 Junior Nationals

1^st 198lb class 1961 Senior Nationals

1^st 198lb class 1962 YMCA Nationals

1^st 198lb class 1962 Senior Nationals

3^rd 198lb class 1962 World Championships

1^st 198lb class 1963 Senior Nationals

1^st 198lb class 1963 Pan American Games

2^nd 198lb class 1963 Moscow Prize

1^st 198lb class 1964 Senior Nationals

4^th 198lb class 1964 Olympic Games

1^st 198lb class 1965 Senior Nationals

      198lb class 1965 World Championships (injured)

3^rd 242lb class 1969 Senior Nationals

1^st 242lb class 1969 Tournament of the Americas

 

Author: By Strength and Power Hall of Fame Completed: yes Created: Wed Jun 15 18:49:31 UTC 2022 | Last Updated: Tue Jan 02 15:02:50 UTC 2024